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by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Taylor Stitch Winter Clearout, Huckberry Gifts & The Best Boot Socks

Taylor Stitch's Coldweather Clearout Can Save Your Winter Wardrobe - InsideHook

It’s time to kick off the weekend in fine form once again with some of the best winter menswear, and plenty beyond that, which you should expect from our weekly Friday Read roundups. I’ve been doing the Friday Read in some form since 2015, crazily enough, and it’s a big one in particular here in Brooklyn for your friendly neighborhood style writer: Today, believe it or not, is my 30th birthday! I started this blog from my bedroom in my college house back in 2013, and I’m stunned and amazed on a daily basis at the support and the readership here and on social media (give me a follow on Instagram!), not to mention ongoing interest in my other writing work at more than a few top menswear outlets. So, right off the bat: A massive THANK YOU for reading and supporting my work! I’ve already had a wonderful start to my birthday with a few incredible days in Florida with my family exploring Disney World (yes!) and the incredible Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which you no doubt saw if you, again, follow me on Instagram — what a way to kick things off!

Now, to business and to one of the best weekend menswear sales, yes? Sure thing, I don’t see why not. To get your weekend going, head to the Taylor Stitch Winter Clearout to take an additional 25 percent off Taylor Stitch Last Call items. It’s as simple as that, and it only runs until Sunday. Go right ahead and get on it, folks.

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So, that’s but one way to make sure the weekend gets rolling in the right direction. As for me, I intend on doing the same, starting with a day off around the borough heading to some of my favorite spots, like Prospect Park and Threes Brewing, plus the famed Sycamore Bar & Flower Shop. Beyond that, the weekend is only set to get better: Saturday night, I’m trekking into Manhattan to see the one, the only, famed Philly rock band The War On Drugs at the iconic Madison Square Garden! I wrote about my love of the band in my music and menswear newsletter, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to keep the weekend moving along in such rocking fashion. As for the rest of your weekend, here are a few other choice reading and shopping selections from yours truly. Thanks once again for your support and readership! Cheers!

  • It’s never too early to start shopping for the best Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones, whether you check out my SPY guide to the best Valentine’s Day gifts or better still, shop the always well-curated Huckberry Valentine’s Day Shop. It’s got gifts for every sort of adventure partner in your life, and that’s something I appreciate. I know whoever you’re gifting will feel the same way, so start shopping!
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  • Now, last but certainly not least, here’s something to help you step into your weekend — literally, at that. Here on the blog just yesterday, I wrote all about the best men’s boot socks to upgrade your favorite pair of winter footwear. They’re courtesy of the sustainably made accessories brand Arvin Goods, and consider my Arvin Goods review a highly positive one: You need these socks on your feet. Head here to read the full dispatch.
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So, that’ll wrap up today’s birthday edition of the Friday Read (not something that happens all that often, I can assure you!). Here’s to a stylish and warm winter weekend, approaching NYC snowstorm and all. Again, thanks so very much for reading and for supporting my work! Lastly: CHEERS!

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat – The Best Winter Blazer for Men

It always helps to have a reliable rotation of the best menswear brands in your closet when you need to get dressed in style in a pinch, especially through the frigid days of winter (at least where I am, in Brooklyn). Today’s menswear brand in question is a longtime favorite here on the blog: The great folks at San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch, purveyors of several “best-in-class” menswear picks, including a new essential you might not have considered from the brand. That new essential? One of the best blazers for men, or rather, one of the best sportcoats for men, and one that’s done up in a handsome plaid pattern for winter.

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You already know you can turn to the West Coast retailer for a little bit of everything, including a jam-packed rotation of the best jackets for men, but this recent introduction takes things up a notch in terms of refinement and tailored appeal. Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat is precisely the upgrade you need when the situation is more formal than simply throwing on one of the best shirt jackets, for instance. You might normally turn to Taylor Stitch for more casual menswear offerings, but the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat proves they can do slightly more formal selections with just as much quality top-of-mind. Of course, they haven’t overdone it, though.

The Sheffield Sportcoat in Coal Slub Check | Taylor Stitch

That’s a difficult balance to strike, but it’s one that Taylor Stitch manages to finetune correctly with the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat. Take the construction, for instance. The elegant yet classically “Taylor Stitch” sportcoat features a poly-cotton lining and minimal padding for a fit that’s tailored yet modern without overdoing it. It’s cut to move with you, not restrict you, as a heavily padded suit jacket or blazer might do. And the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat perfectly fits the definition if you want explore the difference between a sportcoat and a blazer. The Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat features a plaid pattern reminiscent of when sportcoats were actually worn in the field — like hunting jackets — while a traditional blazer is solid in color (among other differences). In this case, it’s more technical, but it’s always useful to know the difference, ehh? The patch pockets on the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat also nail the “casual-yet-refined” vibe perfectly.

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Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat is one of the best men’s winter blazers (or rather, sportcoats), able to be worn seamlessly with Taylor Stitch chinos or a pair of the best blue jeans for men and your favorite winter boots. This blazer, with its modern fit and winter-friendly wool fabric, also wears well at the office with the aforementioned blue jeans and leather boots, or with corduroy pants and a crisp white Oxford shirt to hit the town. The Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat can go anywhere you’d normally wear a regular blazer, or anywhere you want to project an air of casual, stylish and slightly rugged confidence. That makes it a must-buy winter jacket, does it not? Here’s to dressing for the rest of winter in style with the Taylor Stitch Sheffield Sportcoat.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Head to UNCRATE for 50 Percent Off this Rugged Taylor Stitch Jacket

It’s pretty rare — no, exceptionally rare — to find one of the best jackets for men on sale for 50 percent off, and it’s even more rare when that jacket just so happens to be the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket. Now, the key here is that you’re not finding this jacket in the brand’s Taylor Stitch Workshop. No sir, you need to scour the pages of the UNCRATE Supply Surplus Shop to get one of the best menswear discounts this Brooklyn style writer has seen in quite some time. If you’ve checked out the blog in the past, you know that the UNCRATE Surplus Section is a highly reliable spot for the best discount gear and goods for men, across the board in several categories. In fact, if you’ve read any of my UNCRATE reviews or had the chance to shop the UNCRATE Surplus Sale, you know for a fact the deals aren’t to be missed, and that’s certainly true when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket. The best part, of course, is that this rugged jacket retails for $99, marked down from $188. How’s that for a deal on one of the best jackets for men

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The specs on the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket are precisely what you’d expect from the lauded retailer, starting with the fact that the San Fran brand has updated the vintage trucker jacket silhouette with a more modern fit for modern times. The Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket features cool, distinctive front pleats and removes the chest pockets for a streamlined look. It’s made from organic cotton corduroy, all the better to wear now atop a classic crewneck sweatshirt with slim blue jeans. You can then rock the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket over your favorite T-shirt for lightweight layering come spring and summer. Act now to score 50 percent off your new favorite jacket, then reap the rewards when it comes to the style and versatility of the Taylor Stitch Dispatch Jacket.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt Is The Best On-Sale Shirt to Shop Now

The Ledge Shirt in Deep Sea Plaid | Men's Shirts | TS

Is there a better place to go to get more bang for your buck on menswear essentials than the always-well-stocked Taylor Stitch Workshop? It seems that rarely a day goes by, or a week, when the Taylor Stitch Workshop isn’t stocked with on-sale choices on the best men’s gear. Of course, stocked is a bit misleading, as the famed San Francisco brand still has to go about producing its menswear staples after each piece (like the rugged and ready-for-anything Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt) is funded by loyal customers. But that being said, it’s worth the wait, and that’s an understatement when it comes to the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt, the best on-sale men’s shirt to shop right now.

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Over the years, Taylor Stitch has consistently come up with ways to top itself, which really is saying something when you consider the fact that Taylor Stitch reviews (including some by yours truly!) have raved about the brand — and rightfully so. The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt distills everything you love about the rugged-yet-versatile brand into one go-anywhere shirt that’s here just in time for a fitting new wardrobe refresh.

What exactly goes into the stellar and expertly crafted Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt? Only a little bit of everything, as with any standout Taylor Stitch release. The rich 100 percent organic cotton, in a layering-friendly 7oz. weight, is washed for a soft feel right out of the box, the kind that’s only going to get softer the more you wear it. Of course, you’ll want to wear the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt all the time, be it atop a Taylor Stitch henley or a Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Tee, or even another stylish purchase from the Taylor Stitch Workshop.

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The Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt can act as both a stylish standalone shirt or a mid-layer atop a thermal shirt and beneath a rugged waxed trucker jacket, for instance. If the weather is breezy rather than frigid, the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt even acts as a reliable shirt jacket-style layer, and it’s a classic one, at that: The Deep Sea Plaid colorway is as good as it gets. It’ll wear nicely with dark indigo jeans or classic Taylor Stitch chinos, and that’s the type of versatility that can’t be beat these days. Wear it as a workshirt, wear it as a comfortable layer for weekend lounging, or wear it underneath a winter blazer – just make sure the Taylor Stitch Ledge Shirt is in your rotation while it’s still in the Workshop at Taylor Stitch.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater is the Cozy Winter Layer to Shop Now

Although 2021 is winding down, we’re certainly not out of the woods yet as far as needing to dress in cozy winter style is concerned, and that’s where one of the best men’s winter sweaters simply needs to enter your wardrobe right now. And as you might have guessed, you’re not going to be able to go just anywhere to get said winter sweater. Head over to Taylor Stitch and revel in the wonder that is the perfectly rugged, classic and carefully crafted Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater, one of the best sweaters for men and an outstanding addition to the Taylor Stitch New Arrivals section as of late. Now, you should also shop the jam-packed Taylor Stitch Workshop, but the great news is, this sweater is available for purchase right now. It’s got just about everything you should look for in a sweater to wear once the going gets tough (AKA frigid, blustery and snowy), starting with a rich and eye-catching thick knit that calls to mind old-school sweaters that a certain writer (perhaps Hemingway himself) might have enjoyed wearing.

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If that’s not enough to convince you, well, rest easy knowing that the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater has plenty going for it beyond just epic throwback looks. It starts with its 100 percent merino wool construction, the sort that provides both extreme warmth and yet moisture-wicking, anti-microbial properties. How can one sweater do all of that at once? Well, it’s the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater we’re talking about, after all.

Simply put, the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater doesn’t mess around when it comes to providing incredible protection from the elements, plus top-notch layering potential. Style the crewneck design of the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater atop an Oxford shirt or a chambray shirt for the office or for a more casual winter soiree. You could even wear it underneath a waxed field jacket for exceptionally rugged, go-anywhere seasonal style in the elements. And it nearly goes without saying, but the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater‘s handsome Burgundy colorway is the stuff winter style dreams are made of. That color in particular pairs well with indigo denim or tan corduroy pants in equal measure, so make sure your menswear rotation is well-stocked.

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And the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater is, crucially, available for purchase right now, so rejoice in the fact that you can get it delivered to your door with free shipping and free returns. Like other Taylor Stitch pieces worth buying, the Taylor Stitch Wharf Sweater doesn’t exactly come cheap (it retails for $238 at Taylor Stitch), but this is a bold and near-perfect winter sweater to buy now and wear as often as you can this season. Act accordingly, my friends. And thanks for reading!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Score Last-Minute Holiday Deals at The Taylor Stitch Last Call Section

On Sale | Taylor Stitch's Last Call Sale, Nike Reacts, and another Todd Snyder Timex - Acquire

It’s hard not to love the consistently excellent menswear being made with care by the good folks at Taylor Stitch, right? The San Francisco brand is easily one of the best online shops for men (with physical locations out West), and they’ve nailed down an excellent model in terms of consistent design, production and delivery via the much-loved Taylor Stitch Workshop. The Workshop allows you to pre-fund some of the best menswear at outstanding prices before it ships. But here’s the catch: The well-stocked, yet fast-moving Taylor Stitch Last Call section gives you just as many opportunities to score discounts on the best men’s style essentials, all at prices marked down to 40 percent off and lower. Here’s the catch: These styles, from the brand’s classic chambray shirts to the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket, tend to sell out nearly right away, or at least within a matter of days.

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Talk about a true Tuesday Steal, right? If you’ve never shopped the rugged-yet-versatile gear that comes from Taylor Stitch (check out my last Taylor Stitch review here), then now is as good a time as any. In the spirit of giving you more time to pore through those fast-moving menswear picks, I’m going to send you on your way today now. Happy shopping and happy saving before the holidays!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: You Can Wear this Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater Anywhere This Season

The Double Knit Sweater in Charcoal | Taylor Stitch

There are certain times this fall (and this holiday season) when you’re going to want to go more casual — lounging around on a weekend, catching up on afternoon football — and certain times when you’re going to want to step things up a notch. This is where one of the best men’s sweaters, a sweater you truly can wear anywhere at all, comes into play. It’s the simply named, highly effective and always stylish Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater, made with an innovative fabric blend built to go the distance. It’s here, crucially, just in time for all those instances when you need a layer you can rock with anything, and for when you need a layer that can sometimes pull double duty (as in, wear this Taylor Stitch sweater to Thanksgiving dinner, then wear it the next day with some Taylor Stitch sweats for digital Black Friday shopping).

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Sound too good to be true? Well, we’re talking about Taylor Stitch after all, San Francisco-based purveyors of everything from the best fall weekend pants to one of the most rugged flannel shirts on the market. They’ve perfected the art of versatile, slightly rugged and plenty classic menswear, and this double knit sweater (more on the fabric blend in a moment) is certainly no exception to that rule.

The Double Knit Sweater in Forest - Classic Men's Clothing

As crazy as it might seem, the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater really is like no other sweater out there, and it comes down to the care with which the brand has built this investment-level sweater. It retails for $188, but when you consider how it’s made, you’ll understand. You see, Taylor Stitch used a blend of wool and cotton, plus rayon, poly and spandex, to deliver a classic-looking crewneck sweater that’s actually more innovative than you might expect at first glance. The interior uses viscose and polyester for a finish that’s smooth, not scratchy, meaning you could likely wear the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater atop a short-sleeve T-shirt (perhaps the Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Tee) if absolutely needed.

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And on the outside, the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater uses a ribbed collar and cuffs to keep the fit trim and clean, plus a blend of wool and cotton for warmth. You can certainly layer this shirt atop one of Taylor Stitch’s shirts for a crisp, office or holiday-party look. But because this is Taylor Stitch here, this subtly stylish sweater won’t look out of place with tailored joggers for casual weekend days aplenty. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but the Taylor Stitch Double Knit Sweater really is one of the most solid sweaters you can snag right now, and in any color (pick from Forest, British Khaki or Charcoal). Happy layering, my friends, and thanks for reading!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Pre-Fund the Best Leather Jacket At Taylor Stitch Right Now

Every year at about this time, there’s a rumbling you can hear in the distance. It’s the sound of the Taylor Stitch Workshop consistently churning out some of the best deals on the best men’s style essentials, and at competitive prices compared to any brand on the market. And today, the Tuesday Steal in question really does hit the mark quite nicely: It’s the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket in Whiskey Steerhide, a truly exceptional, handsome and well-crafted jacket that’s worth pre-funding right now through the aforementioned Taylor Stitch Workshop. For those not familiar with San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch, the brand has more than a decade’s worth of experience perfecting everything from men’s shirting to chinos, and over the years, that expertise has extended into the world of some of the coolest outerwear on the planet. Its field jackets and flannel shirts are stellar in their own right, but the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is a consistent favorite that never ceases to amaze. There’s lots to love in terms of pre-funding, too: You’re getting your new favorite leather jacket for 20 percent off when you pre-fund it, and although you’ll have to wait until January for it to ship out, it’s about as worth it as it gets.

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This handsome and timeless jacket has plenty going for it, including the fact that it’s handmade in San Fran by the leather jacket experts at Golden Bear. It’s a match made in heaven, one that puts craftsmanship on full display. The Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket is made with 3.5oz. full-grain steerhide leather that should prove supple yet durable. It should also feel somewhat lighter than a thicker leather jacket from a brand like Schott (although Schott is certainly worthwhile as you search for the best leather jacket on the market!). It’s fully lined and features Thinsulate insulation, all the better for matching the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket up with a thermal henley or a lightweight sweater to avoid too much bulk. Any which way you look at it, the Taylor Stitch Moto Jacket, right down to the antique brass zippers and the articulated shoulders for ease of movement, is the perfect merger of form and function. It’s an iconic take on the moto jacket that you’ll have for years and years to come, which only makes it a better deal right now through the well-stocked Taylor Stitch Workshop.

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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt – The Most Rugged Shirt For Fall Right Now

There are certain fall style essentials you come across in your search for the best menswear that make so much sense, it’s a wonder you didn’t have a closet packed full of ’em before. Be that the best boots for men, a rugged henley or today’s Style Pick of the Week, when you know, you really know. And if you’ve been a fan of San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch for as long as I have, then you assuredly know the brand is practically made to deliver cold-weather gear that’s so spot-on, it’s easy to see why they’re one of the best brands for men on the market. That leads us to the Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt, just the latest and greatest addition to a truly action-packed line of Taylor Stitch shirting that’s up for grabs right now. If you’ve been waiting to buy one of the best flannel shirts for fall, for instance, now is the time, and it’s simply got to be the Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt. This year’s edition is everything you’d expect from the long-running brand, which hasn’t taken its foot off the gas in about a decade when it comes to making menswear essentials across the board (think selvedge denim, Oxford shirting, T-shirts and more).

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The Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt is among a number of styles the brand returns to time and again, including the popular Taylor Stitch California Shirt (perfect to style with a blazer or on its own, untucked), and the Taylor Stitch Jack Oxford Shirt. Each are certainly suited for everyday wear, but when the temperature really starts to drop, well, it’s the undeniably cool, rugged and ridiculously soft and wearable Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt that belongs in your wardrobe and on your shoulders. It’s a winning formula playing off a classic flannel work shirt — note the chest flap button pocket and the contrasting chest patch pocket on the other side, for starters. But truly, you can make the Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt all your own this season.

With the Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt, which only seems to get better each year, well, it really does live up to the hype. It’s the use of hard-wearing yet still soft, relatively breathable 9oz. brushed organic cotton flannel (in a custom twill weave developed exclusively for Taylor Stitch) that sets this durable, rugged shirt apart. The Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt is soft right out of the box though, with a fit that allows you to layer it over an equally rugged Taylor Stitch henley or even beneath, say, a Taylor Stitch cardigan (yes, the brand really does do it all). It could be your new favorite flannel shirt for that very reason, and it’s only going to get better and feel softer the more you wear it. It also helps that the Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt comes in some seriously cool fall colors, like the rich Forest Plaid shown here.

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This Taylor Stitch shirt is the right way to go

That particular Forest Plaid pattern wears nicely with everything from indigo or black denim to olive chinos for a bit of monochromatic style. Cat’s eye buttons also help make the Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt feel like a true overshirt versus a flannel shirt, yet another versatile and easily wearable touch that separates this shirt from the pack. Last but not least, the rugged Taylor Stitch Crater Shirt is made to be layered, yet also features a nicely tailored fit, so it’s not like a baggy workshirt of days gone by. Yessir, this unbelievably cool, comfortable and rugged flannel shirt just gets the job done this season. Make it yours now.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Apres Pants – The Best Fall Weekend Pants for Men

Taylor Stitch Apres Pants | The Coolector

Still hunting for comfortable weekend pants for men? The search for what you might call the best pants for men, or rather, the best fall weekend pants for men, is a tricky one, especially in these times. You need a pair of men’s pants that are casual enough to kick back on the couch with a coffee in hand and records on, yet you also need a pair with enough polish to step outside your house. Enter the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants, a perfect happy medium between the two, which just so happen to be here well in advance of fall weather in earnest. I’m particularly a fan of the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants in Olive Waffle, which toe the line between joggers and chinos in terms of style and comfort. They’re not quite office-ready, but if you do happen to work in a casual office, I’d say you can rock ’em there, too. But the rest of the time? Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants really just might be the best fall weekend pants for men, and that’s not just hyperbole.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a brand like Taylor Stitch, based out of San Francisco and a longtime favorite of the blog, is able to deliver on some of the best pants for men, period. After all, the brand was founded on perfecting a buttondown shirt, but they’ve long since expanded into stylish men’s chinos, denim and now, the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants. It all starts with the fabric and build of these pants, which also represents that hard-to-find happy medium for comfort and style.

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The Après Pant in Indigo Waffle - Classic Men's Clothing…

It’s a waffle weave 8.5oz. organic cotton fabric that helps the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants feel so comfortable yet polished: They’re lighter than the brand’s chinos and denim, but not too breezy or lightweight. Slash front pockets keep these more streamlined, as do the back button patch pockets, not unlike ones you’d find on Taylor Stitch pants. They’re tapered to an elastic cuff, hence the hybrid look and feel, so these would wear especially well with high-top or low-top sneakers, but not necessarily leather boots.

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Cozy, casual comfort is within reach

The Taylor Stitch Apres Pants also feature a crucial and comfortable elastic waist, but they’re still cool and crisp enough to wear with everything from a Taylor Stitch Heavy Bag Tee to a Taylor Stitch chambray shirt (seriously). They’re perhaps best worn on fall days at home or road trips, blending mobility and style all along the way. Take your pick from five versatile colors, including Indigo and Charcoal, then be prepared to work them into your fall wardrobe even more often than you thought possible. Yes indeed, the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants are going to quickly become your new go-to fall pants.

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